| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 90.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.106, -178.083 |
| UTC time | 1987-01-19 19:40:39.350 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 19, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Monday, January 19, 1987 at 19:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1025.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.083 and latitude -29.106.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-01-19
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